Events

Join us at the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Rooms for a very special evening from the award-winning sister duo as they perform songs from their critically acclaimed album Arabesque – a celebration and tribute to music from the Arab world. Scottish/Egyptian sisters Sarah...

Enjoy the Middle Eastern sounds of the Oud in the intimate setting of Grand Junction’s atmospheric Undercroft For the first time, Grand Junction is hosting an intimate concert in the Undercroft (the crypt of Grand Junction) with the acclaimed Palestinian...

Violin master Akram Abdulfattah, brings his mesmerising fusion of Middle Eastern, Indian, and Jazz music, to Grand Junction! Akram is an acclaimed, young Palestinian-American violinist who combines jazz with Middle Eastern and Indian music. He is influenced by Hindu, Turkish, and Persian...

On the ninth episode of ‘Arts Canteen in Conversation’, Aser El Saqqa talks to Founding Executive Artistic Director of The Arts Center at New York University Abu Dhabi, Bill Bragin. The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi is a “game-changer”...

Arts Canteen presents Flamenco Arabe:  world-class Attab Haddad and his Ensemble create story-like compositions with the breadth of the Sahara and the intricacy of the Alhambra Palace.   Drawing on roots in both Middle Eastern music and Flamenco, the vibrant ensemble plays original...

Arabs Are Not Funny is back on stage with Isabelle Farah MC, Talal Karkouti, Sezar Alkassab and Fatiha El-Ghorri. You might have thought that Arabs couldn’t get any funnier. Think again. After over a year of hibernation, four of the...

Fierce Voices features a phenomenal range of London-based Arab female DJs, spoken word poets, music and rap artists in an evening that firmly places women’s creativity centre stage. The stellar line-up features Yomn Al-Kaisi, whose work explores grief, love and identity; Tasneim...

Oud aficionado Attab Haddad and his ensemble play original fresh compositions laced with contemporary jazz and Flamenco flavours. For the evening he will be joined by a host of the UK’s finest musicians in their respective fields, including flamenco guitarist,...

Widely regarded as one of the hottest comedy nights among the Arab community and beyond, this special show is performed by 3 Arab British comedians representing the Arab world and surrounding regions, looking for an opportunity to showcase their talents.

You might have thought that Arabs couldn’t get any funnier. Think again. After over almost two years of hibernation, four of the funniest Arabs in London are back on stage, in the flesh, funnier than ever before. Widely regarded as...

Arts Canteen proudly commemorates and revives Egypt’s legendary vocalist Abdel Halim Hafez with a performance by the HarfousH Jazz Band led by Ahmed Harfoush at PizzaExpress Jazz Club, the award-winning London music venue in the heart of Soho.  HarfousH Jazz Band...

After an amazing November show, Arabs Are Not Funny! is back at Canada Water Theatre. Widely regarded as one of the hottest comedy nights among the Arab community and beyond, Arabs are not funny! comedians with roots in the Arab...

Four of the funniest Arabs in London are back on stage to Royal Albert Hall, in the flesh, funnier than ever before! Widely regarded as one of the hottest comedy nights among the Arab community and beyond, Arabs are not...

Arab Women Artists Now – AWAN Festival is working with Palestinian artist Areej Kaoud exploring diaspora, longing, and notions of home in North West London